Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Civil & Architecture

124 patents
マグ・イゾベール株式会社 ★ S Rank

Cutter Guide

This technology provides a laser-guided cutter for insulation materials, enabling millimeter-level precision in defining cutting lines. By eliminating manu…

Civil & Architecture Advanced Materials

Insulation Cutting: Laser boosts precision 3x, efficiency 20%

~$100K/year estimated cost savings per facility (est.)

国立大学法人秋田大学 ★ S Rank

Temperature-Responsive Heat Shielding Material

This technology introduces a temperature-responsive heat-shielding material using hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) that autonomously switches between transpar…

AI & Software Civil & Architecture Advanced Materials

Autonomous Heat Shielding: ~20% HVAC Savings, 65%+ Cost Reduction

~$1M–$5M/year estimated HVAC cost reduction across multiple facilities (est.)

有限会社沖田工業技術開発 ★ S Rank

Seismic Isolation Device

This innovative seismic isolation technology maintains structural integrity with the ground while significantly reducing earthquake-induced vibrations. Uti…

Civil & Architecture Manufacturing

Seismic Isolation 1.5× Performance, ~30% Vibration Reduction via Rotary Mechanism

~$1.5M/year estimated in earthquake damage recovery cost reduction per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Rail Break Detection Device and Rail Break Detection Method

This technology uses vehicle-mounted acoustic sensors for real-time rail break detection, eliminating costly ground infrastructure. It analyzes sound data …

Civil & Architecture Manufacturing Transportation

Real-Time Rail Break Detection Cuts Inspection Costs by ~65%

~$150K/year estimated cost savings per facility (est.)

学校法人 工学院大学 ★ S Rank

Modular Wall System, Assembly Kit, and Basic Wall Structure Unit

This patent describes a modular wall system using corrugated board, significantly improving durability and shape retention over conventional designs. Its u…

Civil & Architecture Advanced Materials

Modular Wall System: 30% Logistics Savings, 2x Durability for Rapid Deployment

~$150K/year estimated logistics and installation cost savings per facility (est.)

若田部 勝 ★ S Rank

Suction-Assisted Flush Toilet System with Splashback-Free, Odor-Blocking Structure

This suction-based toilet system fundamentally eliminates splashback and aerosolized droplets during use, drastically improving hygiene. It achieves up to …

Electronics AI & Software Civil & Architecture

Zero Splashback, 66% Water Savings: Next-Gen Hygiene for Facilities

~$1.0M/year estimated utility and consumables cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人防災科学技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Elevating Structure

This technology provides a revolutionary flood-resilient structure, enabling buildings to automatically elevate horizontally during floods or tsunamis and …

Civil & Architecture Advanced Materials

Flood Resilience: Elevating Structures Cut Disaster Losses by up to 90%

~$2M/year estimated disaster loss risk reduction per facility (est.)

株式会社アルフデザイン ★ S Rank

Wall Structure and Method for Constructing Wall Structures

This technology revolutionizes wall construction by securely interlocking unit blocks and joint pillars with specialized connecting plugs, significantly bo…

Civil & Architecture Advanced Materials

Boost Structural Stability by 30%, Cut Construction Time by 20%

~$200K/year estimated cost reduction potential per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Method for Estimating Displacement of Railway Bridges

This technology estimates rail bridge displacement from accelerometer data, leveraging linear vibration theory to correct low-frequency noise. It delivers …

AI & Software Civil & Architecture

Rail Bridge Monitoring: Boost Maintenance Efficiency by ~20%

~$300K/year estimated maintenance cost reduction per facility (est.)

有限会社吉川建設 ★ S Rank

Beam Bottom Formwork System for Rapid Assembly and Disassembly

This technology introduces a modular beam bottom formwork system designed for rapid assembly and disassembly. It significantly reduces labor, shortens cons…

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture

Cut Formwork Assembly Time by 50%, Boost Safety & Quality

~$200K/year estimated cost savings per facility (est.)

株式会社エルボーション ★ S Rank

Door Handle Attachment

This technology is an attachment for existing door handles, enabling elbow-operated door opening. It eliminates the need for hand contact, significantly re…

Manufacturing Healthcare & Safety Civil & Architecture

Elbow-Operated Doors: Cut Infection Risk by ~80%, Save ~$100K/yr

~$100K/year estimated hygiene management cost savings (est.).

佐藤 ふじ子 A Rank

Drying Rack with Reinforced Lightweight Structure

This technology employs a unique reinforced structure, allowing drying racks to be made from lightweight plastics or aluminum while maintaining high load-b…

Consumer & Lifestyle Civil & Architecture Manufacturing

30% Cost Reduction, Enhanced Design Freedom for Drying Racks

~$350K/year estimated manufacturing cost reduction per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Elevated Bridge and Noise Reduction Device

This technology offers a simple, high-performance system to reduce noise from elevated infrastructure floor openings, like rail and highway overpasses. It …

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture

Elevated Infrastructure: Simple Design Cuts Noise by ~30%, Boosts ESG

~$1.5M/year estimated cost efficiency and enhanced noise control per facility (est.).

国立大学法人 東京大学 ★ S Rank

Stuck-Pipe Prediction Method and System

This technology predicts drilling stuck-pipe risk in real-time using 2D histograms of existing drilling parameters like bit depth and torque. It offers sup…

AI & Software Electronics Civil & Architecture

Drilling Stuck-Pipe Risk Reduced by 90% with AI-Powered 2D Histograms

~$800K/year estimated cost reduction potential per facility (est.).

岡本 應守 A Rank

Pantograph-Arm Structure Scaffolding Platform

This technology introduces a pantograph-arm scaffolding system that dramatically simplifies assembly and disassembly. Featuring integrated hydraulic cylind…

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture

Cut Scaffolding Assembly Time by 60%, Reduce Labor by 50%

~$200K/year estimated cost savings per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Remote Controller and System for In-Car Devices

This system enables seamless remote control of in-car devices via a smartphone, eliminating the need for a dedicated remote. By intelligently switching bet…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Smartphone Remote for In-Car Systems: Boost Convenience by 1.5x

~$800K/year estimated economic impact from reduced market opportunity loss and increased customer li…

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Joint Structure

This technology features an advanced joint structure for rail switches, using strategic clearances to absorb dynamic train loads and rail creep. It signifi…

Civil & Architecture Manufacturing

2x Durability, 30% Cost Reduction for Rail Switch Maintenance

~$60K/year estimated operational cost reduction per rail switch (est.).

国立研究開発法人 海上・港湾・航空技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Wedge Component Removal Mechanism for Fatigue Crack Repair, and Installation and Removal…

This technology provides a novel, bolt-driven mechanism for safely and reliably installing and removing wedge components in fatigue crack repair. It signif…

Transportation Civil & Architecture Manufacturing

20% Faster Fatigue Crack Repair with Enhanced Safety & Reliability

~$100K/year estimated maintenance cost reduction per facility (est.)

名古屋HKプランニング株式会社 ★ S Rank

Transparent Shelf for Men's Urinals

This technology introduces a transparent shelf above urinals, simultaneously addressing user needs for convenience, stability, and privacy. It provides a s…

Civil & Architecture Healthcare & Safety Consumer & Lifestyle

Urinal Upgrade: Boost Customer Satisfaction by ~30% with Integrated Shelf

~$0.15M/year estimated revenue increase and ~$50K/year labor cost savings per facility (est.)

株式会社エルボーション ★ S Rank

Door Operating Device and Door

This technology introduces a highly flexible door operating device that allows latch release without using hands, enabling non-contact operation. By integr…

Civil & Architecture Manufacturing Consumer & Lifestyle

Non-Contact Door Operation: Cut Infection Risk by 90%, Boost Accessibility.

~$150K/year estimated hygiene-related cost reduction potential per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Method and Device for Evaluating Tunnel Buffer Performance

This technology offers a simple, high-precision method and device to evaluate the performance of tunnel buffer structures in mitigating micro-pressure wave…

Civil & Architecture

Tunnel Micro-Pressure Wave Evaluation: Cuts Costs by ~20%, Boosts Accuracy

~$150K/year estimated evaluation cost reduction per facility (AI est.)

中川 守 A Rank

Auxiliary Tool for Attaching and Detaching Outer Window Sashes

This auxiliary tool revolutionizes outer window sash installation by enabling temporary outdoor placement, eliminating inner sash obstruction. It streamlin…

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture

Window Sash Installation: 30% Faster, Enhanced Safety

~$150K/year estimated cost savings per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Scour Prevention Structure

This technology prevents riverbed and canal scour using a secured net-like structure that retains sediment while allowing water flow. It offers a low-cost,…

Civil & Architecture Environment

Riverbed Scour Prevention: 20% Cost Cut, 1.5x Durability with Eco-Nets

~$130K/year estimated cost savings per facility (est.)

株式会社峰生 ★ S Rank

Fastening Structure

This innovative fastening structure prevents bolt loosening under extreme vibration and shock through a unique claw-and-recess spring washer and double-nut…

Advanced Materials Civil & Architecture Manufacturing

Unshakeable Fasteners: Cut Maintenance by 66%, Lock Safety for Infrastructure

~$350K/year estimated maintenance cost reduction per facility (est.)